My children are 5 and 8mo and we want to look for a babysitter but I’ve never done it before.

What are the best sites?

Any advice?

Opinions about rates?

Is an interview appropriate and what are some appropriate questions to ask?

What qualifications should be an absolutely MUST?

How important is age of the sitter to you?

We’ve always used my parents and I’ve never ever searched for a babysitter. I’m terrified to leave our girls with a stranger, so I have to find the perfect sitter.

Any input welcome. TIA